| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Acura TL | Volvo S40 | |
| Engine | 3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 103.9 in | 4 in |
| Length | 189.3 in | 176.2 in | 13.1 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 69.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 57.2 in | -0.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3483 lb. | 3326 lb. | 157 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.9 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.2 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 54.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 50.7 in | 3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 34.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.5 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
| 2008 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The sport seats are the nicest in its class, supportive, and hold the driver and passenger well during cornering. see full Acura TL review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable and supportive, great fit liek a glove. see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stiff seats, does not absorb difficult road conditions well. see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Definitely not a family car with older kids. Not a lot of room in the back. see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My back became stiff after two separate test drives. see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Small for adults see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are very firm and on spending 1-2 hrs in the vehicle my back really hurts. No amount of adjusting will help see full Acura TL review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volvo S40.